Job Opportunities

For further details and an application pack:

Website:           www.houghtonregis-tc.gov.uk

Email:              louise.senior@houghtonregis-tc.gov.uk

Telephone:       01582 708540

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Sunday 5th April 2026

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Finance Manager, Houghton Regis Town Council

21 hours per week                

Permanent                

Salary SCP 25–28 (pro rata)

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, knowledgeable and experienced finance professional to join Houghton Regis Town Council’s established and supportive team.

The position offers excellent terms and conditions, including access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, and hybrid working opportunities.

The Search

We are seeking an experienced and accurate finance manager, capable of overseeing the Council’s financial activities within a legal and regulatory framework. You will manage day‑to‑day financial operations, maintain financial controls, support budget setting and forecasting, and assist with year‑end and audit processes.

The Team

Houghton Regis Town Council provides a positive and collaborative working environment where staff are supported through training and development.

Our officers are proactive, knowledgeable and confident in their work, building strong working relationships with colleagues, councillors, community partners and residents. The Finance Manager plays a key role in maintaining the Council’s financial integrity and supporting strategic financial planning.

The Applicant

You will have:

• AAT Level 3–4 (or equivalent) as a minimum, with evidence of CPD.
• Experience in financial management, including online banking, VAT, audit preparation, reconciliations, and ledger management.
• Knowledge of accounting software and strong skills in MS Office programmes including Excel, Word and Teams.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work methodically, maintain accuracy, and meet deadlines under pressure.
• The ability to analyse financial information and provide sound advice.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.
• A willingness to undertake further training and to embrace change when required.

Desirable attributes include professional accountancy qualifications (CIPFA/ACCA/CIMA), knowledge of local council accounting legislation, and CiLCA.

For further information, please visit the Houghton Regis Town Council website: www.houghtonregis-tc.gov.uk

CVs will not be accepted.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. All candidates will be assessed on merit and ability to perform the duties of the post.

 

Community Services Officer, Flitwick Town Council

 

More details, including the application form and the job description and person specification, can be found on the Flitwick Town Council website, here.

SUTTON PARISH COUNCIL

Part Time Parish Clerk: 5 hours per week

Sutton Parish Council seeks a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to be its’ Clerk to the Council and Responsible Finance Officer from 1^st October when the current Clerk retires after fifteen years in post.

The successful candidate will be employed for five hours per week, working independently from home. Working hours are flexible but attendance at the bi-monthly evening meetings (second Monday) is required.

The role of the Clerk is to ensure that the Council conducts its business properly and to provide independent professional advice and support. The Clerk is the main point of contact with all other authorities, contractors and the public. This varied post would suit someone interested in the local community and local government. Good communication, administrative and numeracy skills are required together with the use of email and office software.

Duties will include:

• Arranging and attending parish council bi-monthly meetings and preparing agendas and minutes
• Providing information to enable the council to make decisions and then implementing the council’s decisions
• Providing legal, procedural and administrative guidance to the council
• Managing council finances
• Receiving and dealing with council correspondence and documents
• Liaising with councillors, external bodies and the public
• Managing the maintenance of areas within the parish that the council is responsible for

Terms & Conditions include:

• Starting salary determined by National Association of Local Councils Scale LC1 points 7 -12, based on experience and qualification, employed for 5 hours per week
• Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme
• Paid holiday per year based on spinal point and pro-rata to a full-time equivalent of 37 hours per week
• Reasonable Reimbursement of Expenses
• An applicant should ideally hold a Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) however, we will consider all suitable candidates.

For more information, please contact Colin Osborne, current clerk, on 01767 682032. To apply, please send a CV with a short covering note and your full contact details to the Vice-Chair by email to rogerbunker@btinternet.com  Closing date for applications is Friday 29^th August.

The interviews will be in the evening during week commencing 1^st September.

 

Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer, Cotton End Parish Council

 

MILTON ERNEST PARISH COUNCIL

PARISH CLERK VACANCY

Milton Ernest Parish Council seeks a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to take on the post of Clerk to the Council and Responsible Finance Officer. The post is part time for 5-6 hours per week, to be managed flexibly.

The role of Clerk is to ensure that the Council conducts its administrative functions and services professionally and in accordance with all relevant statutory obligations. The Clerk is the main point of contact for all other authorities, contractors, suppliers and the public and plays an important role in Council meetings.

The post will be based at home. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, especially Word and Excel, is required. You will also be required to maintain the Council’s website.

Duties will include attendance at meetings, preparing agendas, taking minutes and preparing other meeting papers, dealing with all correspondence, implementing Council decisions and liaising with outside bodies and residents, management of Council projects, managing finances and preparing the Annual Accounts for audit, management of council assets and maintenance of the Council’s website and social media presence. You will be required to attend any additional meetings as necessary. Parish Council meetings are currently held on 2nd Thursday of every month, with no meeting in August or December.

The post-holder will need to possess excellent communication skills, be self-motivated and have the ability to prioritise their own workload.

An experienced clerk is required. Salary will be in accordance with National Local Government Pay Scales and set within salary range LC2 18-23 (£30,599 to £33,366 pro-rata), dependant on experience and qualifications. A monthly working from home allowance of £26 is also provided.Please email the Chair with your application to Ali Ross (Aliross47@gmail.com) with a copy to Vice-Chair Cristina Goldwin (cgoldwin62@gmail.com)

Completed applications must be returned by email no later than noon on 31st July 2025.

Interviews are expected to take place from 8th August 2025 (based on panel and candidate availability).

The post will be available from 1st September 2025 but an earlier start date may be desirable to allow for a handover period.

Stondon Parish Council seeks a Locum Part-Time Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer.

Due to the departure of the current Clerk and RFO at the beginning of June 2025 the Parish Council is initially seeking to employ a Locum Part-Time Clerk & RFO for a period of circa 3 months until a permanent employee can be appointed. The focus of the role will be to assist the Council in ensuring we meet all our core responsibilities during an interim period between Clerks. Start date will be as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will have good understanding of local council administration and the legal framework and be able to hit the floor running after a handover with the current Clerk. Working from home or at the council office in the Community Centre in Stondon the Locum will be working a minimum of 7 hours per week (ideally more than this) and clerking at one evening meeting on the third Wednesday of each month. The Locum Clerk will be the key point of contact with the public, contractors and the local authority with support from councillors as required.

The ideal candidate will need to possess good communication skills, be organised and self-motivated and able to prioritise their workload independently, with little supervision.

Key Duties to include:

• Organising & attending meetings, preparing agendas & reports, & production of minutes.
• Day to day management of accounts
• Production of monthly financial and budgetary reports for the Council.
• Management of website
• Dealing with enquiries & correspondence from the public & other bodies

 

Terms & Conditions include:

• Salary based on experience and qualifications; employed for min. 7 hours per week.
• Appropriate paid holiday during the period of employment.
• Working from Home Allowance.
• All equipment provided.

 

For more information, please contact Alessandra Marabese

(Chair of the Parish Council) on 07930 813808.

To apply, please send a CV with a short covering email and your full contact details, to Alessandra.Marabese@stondon-pc.gov.uk

by 12th June 2025

BOLNHURST & KEYSOE PARISH COUNCIL

Part Time Parish Clerk

10 hours per week – working from home

Bolnhurst & Keysoe Parish Council seeks a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to be Clerk to the Council and Responsible Finance Officer.

The successful candidate will be employed for 10 hours per week, working independently from home. Working hours to suit, although attendance at approximately 10 evening meetings per year in Bolnhurst or Keysoe will be necessary. Additional hours may be required during busy periods.

The role of Clerk is to ensure that the Council conducts its business properly and to provide independent, objective and professional advice and support. The Clerk is the key point of contact with all other authorities, contractors, suppliers, & the public. The Clerk plays a vital role in Council meetings.

The successful candidate will need to possess good communication skills, be organised and self-motivated and able to prioritise their workload independently, without supervision.

Terms & Conditions include:

• Starting salary determined by National Association of Local Councils Pay point 13 – 17, based on experience and qualifications; employed for 10 hours per week.
• Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme
• 25 – 28 days paid holiday per year, plus public holidays (all pro rata based on a Full Time Equivalent of 37 hours a week). An increase to the maximum after 5 years, taking account of existing years’ service if already a serving Parish Clerk.
• Working from Home Allowance
• All equipment provided

Duties include: 

• Acting as impartial advisor to the Council
• Organising & attending meetings, preparing agendas & reports, & taking minutes
• Management of budget, & day to day management of accounts
• Payment of invoices & management of on-line banking
• Production of monthly financial and budgetary reports for the Council.
• Production of annual accounts for audit purposes
• Completion of all statutory returns as required
• Management of website & payroll
• Dealing with enquiries & correspondence from the public & other bodies

Our ideal candidate will have the following experience and skills:

• Applicant to hold or consider working towards a Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA)
• A good understanding of Local Council administration & legal framework
• Competent use of E-mail, Microsoft Office Word & Excel. Experience with SCRIBE® software would be an advantage
• Possess a high degree of literacy and numeracy
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Good organisational skills

For more information, please contact Martin Gossage on 07919 375646. To apply, please send a CV with a short covering note and your full contact details, to cllrperry@bolnhurstkeysoe-pc.gov.uk by 28^th May 2025.

Community Engagement Manager, Flitwick Town Council

More information and the application form is available on the Flitwick Town Council website, here

Support Officer, Bromham Parish Council

Bromham Parish Council is recruiting for a Support Officer (12 hours per week, closing date 31^st March)). For more information, see: Job Vacancies – Bromham Parish Council

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interim or Permanent Part-Time Parish Clerk, Working From Home – Wixams Parish Council

Wixams Parish Council in the Bedford Borough Council area, seeks a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to be Clerk to the Council and Responsible Finance Officer. The successful candidate will be employed for up to 15 hours per week, working independently from home. Working hours to suit, although attendance at approximately 12 evenings a year in Wixams will be necessary.

The role of Clerk is to ensure that the Council conducts its business properly and to provide independent, objective and professional advice and support. The Clerk is the key point of contact with all other authorities, contractors, suppliers, & the public.

The Clerk plays a vital role in Council meetings. The successful candidate will need to possess great communication skills, be self-motivated and have the ability to prioritise their workload independently, without supervision.

Terms & Conditions include: 

Starting salary determined by National Association of Local Councils Pay point to be agreed, based on experience and qualifications to be employed for up to 15 hours per week.

Membership of Pension Scheme

21 – 27 days paid holiday per year pro rata (subject to years’ service if already a serving Parish Clerk)

Working from Home Allowance – £200 per year

All equipment provided

 

Duties include:

Acting as impartial advisor to the Council

Organising & attending meetings, preparing agendas & reports, & taking minutes Management of budget, & day to day management of accounts

Payment of invoices & management of on-line banking Production of annual accounts for audit purposes & completion of all statutory returns

Dealing with enquiries & correspondence from the public & other bodies

Management of website & payroll

Administration for allotments & newsletter adverts

 

Our ideal candidate will have the following experience and skills: 

Applicant to hold Certificate in Local Council Administration (CiLCA) or currently be qualified by experience in a similar sized Parish Council with precept of £75k, 15 Councillors and approx 2,000 homes

A good understanding of Local Council administration & the legal framework

Competent in using email, Microsoft Office Word & Excel

Possess a high degree of literacy and numeracy

Excellent written & verbal communication skills

Good organisational skills

 

Please apply to saqhib.ali@Wixams-pc.gov.uk

 

Should you wish to have an informal chat before applying please call the Chair, Saqhib Ali on 07758 157051